A pectus carinatum brace can correct pigeon chest in growing children without surgery. Who suits bracing, how long it takes, and what results to expect.
Adults can still have pectus excavatum repaired. Who qualifies, how the Nuss procedure works after 30, and how assessment runs in South Africa.
Pectus surgery recovery aligns neatly with the South African winter school holidays. Here’s how to plan a Nuss procedure around the June and July break.
Many South Africans with pectus excavatum are misdiagnosed with asthma, especially as the weather cools. Learn the difference and when to see a specialist.
